Displ transverse fx shaft of l femr, 7thJ

This code describes a left femur fracture that runs across the bone's shaft and is no longer in its proper alignment. It specifically indicates an open fracture (where the bone has broken through the skin) of a severe nature (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that is not healing as expected during a follow-up visit.

Use this code for a patient presenting for ongoing management of a previously diagnosed displaced transverse fracture of the left femoral shaft, where the initial injury was an open fracture of Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and there is documentation of delayed healing. This would apply during subsequent encounters after the initial treatment phase.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly described as "transverse" and "displaced" in the left femoral shaft.
• Confirm the original injury was an open fracture classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.